Jason Hardy sits in to bring you news, music and chat to start the day.

Reaction to Paul Dickov leaving Oldham and are we losing out in the business world because not enough of us speak Mandarin?

Sam asks what the highs and lows of retirement are as she talks to Captain Les Scholes from Bolton who is retiring after 45 years in the Army.

Becky speaks to Rafe Spall who stars in a new comedy I Give It A Year plus the late lunchers tell you the gossip from their part of Greater Manchester.

The latest on George Osborne's plans for the banks, news of an eco mosque for Salford and how archaeologists have identified a body in Leicester as that of Richard III.

Have United secured the Premier League title and who next as Oldham manager? Jimmy Wagg presents.

Join Mark Forrest as he brings the best of the day's BBC Local Radio together.

Join John for big name guests, news from around the world and musical memories.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.